Details on Georgia School Shooting Suspect Authorities have released information on the suspect involved in the recent school shooting in Georgia. The individual, whose identity remains confidential due to their age, is believed to have planned the attack in advance. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the suspect's background and potential motives, including any history of behavioral issues or prior threats. The tragic event has reignited discussions on gun control and school safety measures in the state. Authorities are also examining how the suspect gained access to the weapon used in the attack. Russian Media Hired U.S. Influencers Russian media outlets have reportedly engaged American social media influencers to spread propaganda and pro-Kremlin narratives. These influencers, often unaware of the true origins of their assignments, were paid to promote content that aligns with Russian geopolitical interests. The strategy reflects a broader effort by Russia to manipulate public opinion in the U.S. and abroad, using social media as a tool to disseminate biased information. This practice has raised concerns about foreign influence in domestic affairs, prompting calls for increased scrutiny of influencer marketing and content transparency.

 FBI Received Prior Warning on Georgia School Shooting Suspect

The FBI disclosed that it had been alerted months earlier about the 14-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting two students and two teachers, and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. In May 2023, the agency received anonymous tips about online threats of a potential school shooting, accompanied by images of firearms. The FBI identified the then-13-year-old suspect and interviewed both him and his father, who claimed their hunting guns were inaccessible to the teen. Though the boy denied making the threats, local schools were notified to monitor him. Despite the warning, there was insufficient evidence for arrest. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey confirmed that the teen would be charged with murder and tried as an adult

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Russia Accused of Using U.S. Influencers to Spread Propaganda

Federal officials allege that Russian state media employees orchestrated a scheme to use American right-wing influencers to unknowingly spread pro-Kremlin propaganda. The Justice Department has charged two RT employees, Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva, for their roles in producing online content that amassed millions of views across platforms like YouTube. The indictment claims the videos, which focused on topics like immigration and inflation, lacked transparency about RT’s involvement. Allegedly, nearly $10 million was funneled to a U.S. company to aid in the campaign.